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The CoCo Nation Show

The CoCo Nation
Tandy Color Computer
Retro Computing
Cocofest
Fujinet
Game On Challenge
Mc-10
Game Development
Coco 3
Video Games
Retro Gaming
Vintage Computing
Cocofest 2025
Lava Hero
Coco
Gaming
Stellar Odyssey
Hero
Tandy Assembly
Tandy Retro Show
Retro Computing Community

The World’s First Live and Interactive Talk Show featuring the Tandy Color Computer and it’s Hardware Cousins.

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Latest Episodes

This week El Curtis returns with the news. Plus, I demand you but Meteor Mess.

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The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins!

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This week we see a new release game, Meteor Mess, and a new version of Space Warp. Plus, news with Mark O. Polo.

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The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, a... more

This week we visit Fujinet with a Dragon, and news with Mark O. Polo.

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The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins!

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That was a show, alright.

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The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins!

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This week penguins, and El Curtis Boyle with news.

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The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins!

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This week we look at some AI slop, and not El Curtis Boyle with news.

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The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins!

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This week we look at a old modern Dungeons of Daggorath, and El Curtis Boyle with news.

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The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins!

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This week we visit VCFSW, and El Curtis Boyle with news.

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The CoCo Nation Show (TCN) - a weekly live and interactive discussion about the Color Computers, Dragons, MC-10, clones, and cousins!

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Paul Thayer
Guest and game developer (Redbeard); creator of Penguin Icarus
The CoCo Nation Show
Episode: 472 - The CoCo Nation Show - The Dragon of Fujinet Mountain
El Curtis Boyle
Special guest appearance
Episode: 470 - The CoCo Nation Show - Penguins
Ron Delvaux
Special guest appearing briefly on the show
Independent guest
Episode: 469 - The CoCo Nation Show - AI Slop
Peter (8BitsInTheBasement)
Presenter of a beta-test/demo segment for a space shooter game
Independent creator
Episode: 468 - The CoCo Nation Show - Modern Dungeons of Daggorath
Al Curtis Boyle
Special guest, a noted member of the CoCo community and a developer
Episode: 441 - The CoCo Nation Show - Games and Talk
Mopar Ron Delux
Panelist and guest known for his involvement in the CoCo retro computing community.
Episode: 441 - The CoCo Nation Show - Games and Talk
Kevin Holloway
Active member of the CoCo community and contributor on the show
Episode: 441 - The CoCo Nation Show - Games and Talk
Alan Exile in Paradise
Panelist familiar with retro computing and gaming discussions
Episode: 441 - The CoCo Nation Show - Games and Talk
Nick Morota
Frequent contributor and guest, known for discussing technical details around CoCo projects
Episode: 441 - The CoCo Nation Show - Games and Talk

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Curtis Boyle
Host of The CoCo Nation Show, frequently co-hosting and contributing technical deep-dives and project updates.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

422 - The CoCo Nation Show - Yet Another Ken
Q: Ken, what did you learn about working with the MC-10 and what are your current projects?
I've been developing a 32K expansion for the TRS-80 MC-10 that allows for better graphics and game management, and I'm exploring more efficient upgrades for the system.
425 - The CoCo Nation Show - Update-a-palooza!
Q: What improvements are planned for the game Spy Hunter version 2?
Version 2 will include additional features like the boat sequence and enhanced gameplay elements.
398 - The CoCo Nation Show - Bugs!
Q: What changes are being made to CoCoFest this year?
There's a new system in place for automating table registration and refunds, aiming to streamline the process significantly.
398 - The CoCo Nation Show - Bugs!
Q: What was this about the server being overloaded?
Many people were trying to refresh the channel and load it simultaneously, causing overload issues.
399 - The CoCo Nation Show - Back to the Warehouse
Q: What is the significance of the CoCo to Steve?
The CoCo represents a pivotal part of Steve's childhood and professional life, igniting his passion for computers and gaming, influenced by his teacher, Leo Christopherson.

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What is The CoCo Nation Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, interactive show centered on retro computing, focusing on the Tandy Color Computer and its ecosystem. Episodes highlight live demos, hardware hacking, and community-driven updates, with frequent audience participation, on-air Q&As, and hands-on demonstrations of CoCo hardware and peripherals. Regular themes include CoCoFest and related retro events, open-source hardware projects, and ongoing tinkering with modern integrations (e.g., ESP32, Fujinet). The format emphasizes community, collaboration, and practical how-tos, often blending technical deep-dives with banter and live demonstrations that showcase a passionate hobbyist network. The mix of hardware modding, event coverage, and collaborative storytelling makes it appealing to ... more

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